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'Final Destination': New Film May Be Set Around First Responders

Final Destination is one of the most unlikely franchises in film history. The first one released in 2000, featuring a tiny budget, a cast of relatively unknown teen show actors, and little expectations. It was a huge success, and went on the spawn five films, which have grossed $655 million at the box office. Novels, comics, it really is kinda cool if you stop to think about it. Last year, it was revealed that a reboot of sorts was coming from writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan from the Saw franchise.

In a new oral history of the making of that first film with Digital Spy, creator Jeffery Reddick and producer Craig Perry had this to say about the future of this new film:

"The horror geek in me is excited when they're doing a new one, I really like those writers a lot. I've been talking to Craig and the concept behind it is unique. I think reboot is probably too strong of a word, it makes it sound like they're going to change everything, but it's definitely a Final Destination movie.

"Craig is the master of coming up with crazy openings and set pieces. He's told me a couple of things that happen in this one and it's going to be a lot of fun. It's not going feel like cash-grab Final Destination film."

And the part about possibly setting it in the world of first responders:

"We're toying with having it take place in the world of first responders: EMTs, firemen and police. These people deal with death on the front lines every day, and make choices that can cause people to live or die.

"We rely on their good judgement, expertise and calm demeanour. So why not put those people in the nightmare situation where every choice can bring about life and death – but now for themselves? We're thinking that world might be an interesting way into a Final Destination movie, and one which can also generate unique set pieces in a very credible way.

"The last thing I'll say is, I don't think anybody will look at a revolving door in the same way again…"

First seen on Digital Spy

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